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Marvel Cinematic Universe Films and Series, Ranked from CHUD to WOKE
Marvel Cinematic Universe films and series, ranked from the most CHUD to the most WOKE: how each is seen in the culture war, with the reason under each title. Every vote moves the scores.
Vote on these titles →← CHUD · swipe · WOKE →| # | Title and why | Score | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)Vigilante revenge action, Punisher imagery liked by right | 40Slightly CHUD | Vote |
| 2 |  Secret Invasion (2023)Marvel spy series, criticized as weak, apolitical | 42Slightly CHUD | Vote |
| 3 |  Marvel's The Punisher (2017)Veteran vigilante; skull logo popular with police and right-wing fans | 43Slightly CHUD | Vote |
| 4 |  Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Patriotic WWII hero fighting Nazis | 46Centre | Vote |
| 5 |  Iron Man (2008)Military-industrial hero tale, light politics | 47Centre | Vote |
| 6 |  Captain America: Brave New World (2025)Mainstream superhero thriller; light political themes | 49Centre | Vote |
| 7 |  Iron Man 2 (2010)Superhero film, light military-industry themes | 49Centre | Vote |
| 8 |  Doctor Strange (2016)Mystical superhero film, apolitical | 50Centre | Vote |
| 9 |  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Space adventure comedy with found family | 50Centre | Vote |
| 10 |  Marvel's Daredevil (2015)Street-level vigilante superhero show; apolitical | 50Centre | Vote |
| 11 |  Moon Knight (2022)Egyptian mythology superhero show on mental health | 50Centre | Vote |
| 12 |  VisionQuest (2026)Superhero sequel series, apolitical | 50Centre | Vote |
| 13 |  Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Superhero blockbuster, apolitical | 51Centre | Vote |
| 14 |  Captain America: Civil War (2016)Superhero conflict over government oversight | 51Centre | Vote |
| 15 |  Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Teen superhero film with diverse cast | 51Centre | Vote |
| 16 |  WandaVision (2021)Superhero sitcom homage about grief; apolitical | 51Centre | Vote |
| 17 |  Avengers: Endgame (2019)Blockbuster superhero finale, broadly apolitical | 52Centre | Vote |
| 18 |  Iron Man 3 (2013)Superhero action, apolitical | 52Centre | Vote |
| 19 |  Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)Teen superhero film, apolitical | 52Centre | Vote |
| 20 |  The Avengers (2012)Superhero team-up, apolitical | 52Centre | Vote |
| 21 |  Ant-Man (2015)Superhero heist comedy, apolitical | 53Centre | Vote |
| 22 |  Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)Superhero adventure with a female co-lead | 53Centre | Vote |
| 23 |  Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Superhero blockbuster, apolitical | 53Centre | Vote |
| 24 |  Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)Irreverent R-rated superhero comedy, mostly apolitical | 53Centre | Vote |
| 25 |  Marvel's Iron Fist (2017)Martial arts superhero show; apolitical | 53Centre | Vote |
| 26 |  Thor (2011)Norse superhero origin, apolitical | 53Centre | Vote |
| 27 |  Thor: The Dark World (2013)Superhero fantasy, apolitical | 53Centre | Vote |
| 28 |  Thunderbolts* (2025)Superhero team of troubled antiheroes | 53Centre | Vote |
| 29 |  What If...? (2021)Marvel what-if show with diverse heroes and gender-swapped roles | 53Centre | Vote |
| 30 |  Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Superhero blockbuster, no clear politics | 54Centre | Vote |
| 31 |  Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)Superhero blockbuster, apolitical | 54Centre | Vote |
| 32 |  Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Space adventure comedy, inclusive found-family | 55Centre | Vote |
| 33 |  The Incredible Hulk (2008)Superhero action, apolitical | 55Centre | Vote |
| 34 |  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)Marvel fantasy with diverse cast, some culture-war debate | 57Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 35 |  Hawkeye (2021)Christmas Marvel show with a female lead; mild | 57Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 36 |  Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)Marvel spy show; apolitical | 57Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 37 |  Marvel's The Defenders (2017)Street-level superhero team, mildly progressive | 57Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 38 |  Black Widow (2021)Female-led Marvel spy film with family-of-women theme | 58Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 39 |  Daredevil: Born Again (2025)Superhero drama with corrupt-mayor plot; some political reading | 58Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 40 |  Thor: Ragnarok (2017)Irreverent Marvel comedy with anti-colonial angle | 58Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 41 |  Loki (2021)Marvel show with a genderfluid Loki; mildly progressive | 59Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 42 |  Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)Spy thriller warning against surveillance state | 60Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 43 |  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)Space adventure with animal-rights themes and found family | 60Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 44 |  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)Asian-led Marvel film praised for representation | 62Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 45 |  Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)Marvel comedy with a female Thor and a gay character; some backlash | 64Slightly WOKE | Vote |
| 46 |  The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)Marvel show about race in America and a Black Captain America | 65Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 47 |  Marvel's Agent Carter (2015)Female spy facing postwar sexism, feminist themes | 66Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 48 |  Eternals (2021)Marvel film with diverse cast and gay superhero; some culture-war reaction | 68Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 49 |  Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)Black superhero show with race and justice themes | 68Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 50 |  Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015)Superhero noir on abuse and trauma; feminist reception | 71Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 51 |  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)Superhero sequel with diverse Black cast and anti-colonial themes | 74Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 52 |  Black Panther (2018)Black-led, Afrofuturist, anti-colonial themes | 78Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 53 |  Ms. Marvel (2022)Muslim South Asian teen hero, diversity-focused | 78Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 54 |  She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)Comedy about a female lawyer; targeted by anti-woke backlash | 80Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 55 |  The Marvels (2023)Female-led superhero film; seen as progressive-leaning | 80Leaning WOKE | Vote |
| 56 |  Captain Marvel (2019)Female-led Marvel film, culture-war target on the right | 83Leaning WOKE | Vote |
Across these 56: average score 57, median 53, from 40 to 83. Highest score: Captain Marvel (2019) (83). Lowest score: The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) (40).
What critics said about the quality
Scores are about how a title is seen in the culture war, not whether it is good. For some of the titles on this list, here is how critics judged them, word for word from Wikipedia.
Marvel's The Punisher (2017)
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 68% approval rating with an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 82 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "A rocky start can't keep The Punisher from pushing the boundaries of Marvel's TV universe with a fresh take on the comics-derived action thriller." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 55 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
Wikipedia, The Punisher (TV series), quoted verbatim · CC BY-SA 4.0
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 80%, with an average score of 7/10, based on 274 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "With plenty of pulpy action, a pleasantly retro vibe, and a handful of fine performances, Captain America is solidly old-fashioned blockbuster entertainment." Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score, rated the film 66 out of 100 based on 43 reviews from critics indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
Wikipedia, Captain America: The First Avenger, quoted verbatim · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Marvels (2023)
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 63% with an average score of 5.9/10, based on 377 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Funny, refreshingly brief, and elevated by the chemistry of its three leads, The Marvels is easy to enjoy in the moment despite its cluttered story and jumbled tonal shifts." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 50 out of 100 based on 57 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
Wikipedia, The Marvels, quoted verbatim · CC BY-SA 4.0
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 79%, with an average score of 6.65/10, based on 614 reviews. The site's critic's consensus states: "Whether she's fighting bad guys, defending a client, or managing her messy social life, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law passes the bar for bingeworthy viewing".
Wikipedia, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, quoted verbatim · CC BY-SA 4.0
Captain Marvel (2019)
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 79%, with an average score of 6.8/10, based on 545 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Packed with action, humor, and visual thrills, Captain Marvel introduces the MCU's latest hero with an origin story that makes effective use of the franchise's signature formula." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 64 out of 100 based on 56 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
Wikipedia, Captain Marvel (film), quoted verbatim · CC BY-SA 4.0